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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M56 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

M56 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

The M56 motorway in the UK was developed and opened in 1971, as part of the NWML (North West Motorway Link). It runs southeast from Warrington to Manchester, passing through Lymm and Stretford.

In terms of safety, recent statistics show that the safety record of the M56 is exceptionally good. Since 2010, accident rates have actually been decreasing, and figures for 2016 show that the number of incidents on the motorway was lower than any other motorway in the country.

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HELP! Please sign our petition to reinstate the live CCTV traffic camera feeds for the M56

As most of you will have already seen, back in December, National Highways, the government body who control and operate the CCTV cameras on the M56 (and the rest of England) restricted access to their feeds, freezing the images on that date and not allowing third parties like us to give you the access to the latest traffic images you previously enjoyed.

We've been working hard to get this access restored but have unfortunately met with nothing but bureaucratic red tape and a response of "no, because we said so" from National Highways.

Road users in Scotland and Wales don't have this problem; their government bodies put the needs of the public first and have created ways for third-party providers to build fast, helpful services, now used by thousands of UK motorists daily.

The more people that sign, the quicker this can be resolved, so please share!

We have been told by National Highways that the camera feeds for the M56 will be reinstated shortly.

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Live M56 updates as carriageway closed, air ambulance lands and long delays after serious crash

The M56 eastbound is shut between junction 12 for Runcorn and junction 11 for Warrington

• Updated 13:42, 18 JUN 2022

Motorists are facing long delays this lunchtime following a serious crash.

National Highways and police have shut the M56 eastbound between junction 12 for Runcorn and junction 11 for Warrington.

There are currently four miles of congestion on approach to the scene causing 45 minute delays above the normal travel time.

Alert service Inrix reports the M56 was completely blocked until around 11.55am when traffic on the westbound carriageway was released.

An air ambulance has landed at the scene. No details have been released about the number of vehicles involved or the severity of any injuries.

This is a live blog. Scroll down for the latest updates.

Delays continue on M6 southbound

Delays continue on the M6 southbound due to planned works.

Inrix reports:

Slow traffic on M6 Thelwall Viaduct Southbound at J21 A57 Manchester Road (Woolston). In the roadworks area. Travel time is around 10 minutes. There are lane closures in place

Traffic easing

Traffic is now easing on the M56 eastbound.

Inrix reports all lanes have repoened

Inrix reports all lanes on the M56 eastbound have reopened.

No official word yet from National Highways.

National Highways statement update

Here is an updated statement from National Highways on the M56 situation.

The M56 in Cheshire was closed eastbound between J12 (Runcorn) and J11 (Warrington) due to a serious collision. The road has now been reopened however long delays remain in the area. There is approx. 5.5 miles of congestion following this incident which is causing 80 min delays above normal travel time. Please allow plenty of extra journey time and consider using alternative routes whilst allowing time for these delays to clear.

Congestion up to six miles and 70 min delays on M56

The latest update from National Highways makes grim reading for those stuck in the M56 traffic.

There are now six miles of congestion and 70 minute delays.

Video of air ambulance landing

M56 air ambulance arriving pic.twitter.com/Emzo6TnkvL — nicola savage (@nikkwill73) June 18, 2022

Long delays on M6 southbound too

There are also long delays on the M6 southbound due to planned works.

Only two lanes are running between J21 for Warrington and J20 for the M56 until 9pm Sunday evening.

National Highways reports there are currently four miles of congestion on approach causing 30 minutes delays above normal travel time.

Traffic map

Here is the latest traffic map of the area from the AA showing the congestion in the area:

Congestion to J14

M56 Eastbound blocked, queueing traffic due to accident from J12 A557 (Runcorn) to J11 A56 Chester Road (Preston Brook). Congestion to J14 (Chester Services / Helsby). The road was blocked at around 11:55, traffic on the opposite carriageway was released at around the same time. Traffic is slow on the opposite side due to onlookers

Diversion details

Here are the diversion details from National Highways.

Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol:

• Leave the M56 at J12 and at the M56/A557 roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A557 northbound.
• At the A557 (Weston Point Expressway)/A557 (Central Expressway) slip road follow the A557 (Central Expressway) eastbound.
• At the A557/A553 slip road follow the A533 (Central Expressway). Continue on the A533 to the junction with the A558 (Daresbury Expressway) and join the A558 eastbound.
• Continue on the A558 eastbound to the junction with the A56 and turn right onto the A56 westbound.
• Follow the A56 westbound back to the M56 J11 roundabout and take the first exit to rejoin the M56 eastbound.

National Highways statement

National Highways reports:

The M56 in Cheshire is closed eastbound between J12 (Runcorn) and J11 (Warrington) due to a serious collision. Emergency services including Cheshire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene to assist with traffic management.

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M56 reopens in Cheshire after seven hours due to 'serious' crash - as it happened

There were huge delays in the area as emergency services responded to the incident

• Updated 21:45, 20 JAN 2023

The M56 was closed in Cheshire after a 'serious' crash which required the air ambulance to be sent to the scene. Emergency services were at the scene of the collision on the westbound carriageway between junctions 14 for Elton and 15 for the M53.

Cheshire Police confirmed the incident involved one vehicle, a grey BMW, which had 'come off the motorway'. The air ambulance was reported to have been seen landing and taking off in the area.

The fire service reported that three crews were sent to the incident. Firefighters freed one casualty from the vehicle before handing them into the care of paramedics.

The police spokesperson said: "At 10.36am on Friday 20 January police were called to reports of a collision on the M56 westbound near to junction 14.

"Officers attended and found the incident involved one vehicle, a grey BMW, which had come off the carriageway.

"One person is believed to have been injured and paramedics are in attendance at the scene and the westbound carriageway is closed from junction 14 and 15. There are long delays in the area and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

See the updates from this incident as they happened in our blog below

• Road cleared - Inrix 21:33
• Road reopened with eight miles of queues - National Highways 18:40
• Highways 'hoping' to reopen M56 'in next hour' 16:34
• First picture of air ambulance at the scene 14:52
• Delays up to 90 minutes 13:51

Road cleared - Inrix

Emergency resurfacing repairs complete on M56 Westbound at J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby).

Queues are now four miles - Inrix

Queueing traffic for four miles due to emergency resurfacing repairs on M56 Westbound at J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Travel time is around 15 minutes. All lanes have been re-opened.

Travel time now around 30 minutes - Inrix

M56 Westbound entry slip road closed long delays, queueing traffic for five miles due to emergency resurfacing repairs at J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Congestion to J12 (M60 / M602 Eccles interchange). Travel time is around 30 minutes.

Seven miles of queues - Inrix

M56 Westbound entry slip road closed severe delays, queueing traffic for seven miles due to emergency resurfacing repairs at J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Congestion to After J12 (M60 / M602 Eccles interchange). Travel time is around one hour and ten minutes.

Road reopened with eight miles of queues - National Highways

The M56 in Cheshire is closed westbound between J15 and J14 following a serious collision. There are delays of at least 120 minutes on the approach to the closure with 8 miles of queuing traffic. If the delays affect your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Travel time is 75 minutes - Inrix

Severe delays, two lanes closed and queueing traffic for five miles due to broken down Bus on M56 Eastbound between J15 M53 J11 and J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Congestion to the A5117 with delays through Dunkirk as traffic diverts. Travel time is around one hour and 15 minutes.

Five miles of congestion eastbound

There are five miles of congestion eastbound due to the broken down bus causing a two-lane closure.

An Inrix update says: "Severe delays, two lanes closed and queueing traffic for five miles due to broken down Bus on M56 Eastbound between J15 M53 J11 and J14 A5117 (Chester Services/Helsby).

"Congestion to the A5117 with delays through Dunkirk as traffic diverts. Travel time is around one hour and 15 minutes. Lanes two and three (of three) are closed.

"Traffic is not helped by onlookers slowing down to look at the ongoing closure on the westbound side."

Latest from National Highways

The most recent statement from National Highways reads: "The M56 in Cheshire has been closed westbound between J15 (Elton) and J14 (M53) following a serious collision.

"All emergency services attended the scene with Cheshire police remaining on scene to complete collision investigation work.

"There are delays of up to 90 minutes on the approach to the closure with six miles of queuing traffic."

Highways 'hoping' to reopen M56 'in next hour'

Westbound carriageway still closed with 90-minute delays, bus breakdown causing long delays eastbound.

An update from Inrix reads: "Severe delays, two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to broken down Bus on M56 Eastbound between J15 M53 and J14 A5117 (Chester Services/Helsby).

"Congestion to the A5117 with delays through Dunkirk as traffic diverts."

'Delays through Dunham-on-the-Hill

Inrix has reported that ther are delays through Dunham-on-the-Hill as traffic diverts around the closure.

First picture of air ambulance at the scene

Broken down bus causing eastbound delays

Inrix has now reported that a broken down bus on the other side of the motorway is adding to the delays.

An update says: "Severe delays, two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to broken down Bus on M56 Eastbound between J15 M53 J11 and J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Travel time is around one hour and ten minutes."

Six miles of queueing traffic

A statement from National Highways says: "The M56 in Cheshire has been closed westbound between J15 (Elton) and J14 (M53) following a serious collision.

Reports of investigation work being carried out

An update on Inrix says: "M56 Westbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work between J14 A5117 (Chester Services/Helsby) and J15 M53 J11."

Delays up to 90 minutes

Slow traffic on a5117.

There are reports of slow traffic on the A5117 as people divert around the closure.

Delays described as 'severe'

An update on Inrix says: "M56 Westbound closed severe delays, queueing traffic due to accident investigation work from J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby) to J15 M53 J11. Congestion to J12 (Runcorn)."

Firefighters freed casualty from vehicle

A spokepserson for Chehsire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision on the M56 in between junctions 14 - 15.

"Police and Ambulance are in attendance, the motorway is currently closed westbound, helimed are also at the scene.

"Firefighters have removed the casualty from the vehicle and have handed them over to the care of paramedics."

Eastbound traffic held 'to allow air ambulance to resume'

Delays of more than an hour.

National Highways has said there are delays of up to 65 minutes on the westbound carriageway approaching the scene of the incident between junctions 14 and 15.

Diversion route

Road users are advised to follow the solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs. The diversion route is:

• Exit at J14 and at the roundabout take the third exit on to the A5117. Remain on this road to J10 of the M53.
• Road users wishing to access the M53 southbound take the first exit from the roundabout.
• Road users wishing to access the M53 northbound take the third exit from the roundabout.
• Road users wishing to continue westbound on the M56 towards North Wales take the second exit on to the A5117 and continue west.
• At the Dunkirk Roundabout take the third exit and continue on the A5117 westbound to the Park Gate Interchange with the A540.
• Turn left at the junction with the A540 and at the next roundabout take the third exit on to the A494 westbound where the diversion ends.

One person is believed to have been injured

The Cheshire Police spokesperson continued: "One person is believed to have been injured and paramedics are in attendance at the scene and the westbound carriageway is closed from junction 14 and 15.

"There are long delays in the area and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

Police confirm one car 'came off the carriageway'

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "At 10.36am on Friday 20 January police were called to reports of a collision on the M56 westbound near to junction 14.

"Officers attended and found the incident involved one vehicle, a grey BMW, which had come off the carriageway."

'Long delays' in the area

An Inrix update reads: "M56 Westbound closed long delays, queueing traffic due to accident from J14 A5117 (Chester Services/Helsby) to J15 M53 J11. Congestion to J12 (Runcorn)."

Delays of 30 minutes

National Highways has said: "Please allow extra time for your journey as delays of 30 mins on the approach."

Eastbound traffic was stopped for 10 minutes

Travel monitoring system Inrix has reported that traffic on the eastbound carriageway near the scene of the crash was held for around 10 minutes.

Diversion route in place

Road users are advised to follow the solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs.

The diversion route is below:

Further statement from National Highways

A statement issued by National Highways says: "The M56 in Cheshire has been closed westbound between J15 (Elton) and J14 (M53) following a serious collision.

"All emergency services including the air ambulance are making to the scene in a response being led by Cheshire Police."

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Live updates as M56 blocked following 'multi vehicle' crash

Long delays are expected

• Updated 17:58, 30 JAN 2024

Traffic is building on the M56 as lanes have been closed following an accident.

National Highways confirmed traffic is being held westbound between J12 Runcorn and J14 Elton due to a multi-vehicle collision. Delays are expected of up to one hour.

There is around six miles of congestion and traffic the other side is also slowing. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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Long delays expected

All lanes have re-opened but motorists are being warned long delays are still expected.

Currently, there is a delay of up to 50 minutes and around six miles of congestion.

Debris cleared and all lanes are open on the #M56 westbound between J12 #Runcorn and J14 #Elton Please allow time for delays to ease. Delays of up to 50 minutes and approx. 6 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/g1jvua95Pe — National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) January 30, 2024

All lanes open

All lanes have now been opened and traffic is starting to pass through

Injuries unknown

We have not yet received any information on any injuries. National Highways however confirmed there had been a multi-vehicle collision resulting in all three lanes being blocked while debris was cleared.

Traffic update

According to traffic monitoring network Inrix, there are still huge delays in the area.

They wrote: "Queueing traffic due to earlier accident on M56 Westbound before J14 Chester Services/Helsby. Congestion to M56 J11 Preston Brook."

The accident has been moved to the hard shoulder.

Traffic is also slowing on the opposite side while passing the incident.

Huge queues

Traffic cameras show huge queues as all three lanes have been closed and traffic is at a standstill

Delays of up to one hour

National Highways said there are currently delays of up to one hour and there is currently around six miles of congestion.

They added: "Delays of up to 1 hour on the #M56 westbound following a collision between J12 #Runcorn and J14 #Elton Traffic remains held, all vehicles are on the hard shoulder. We're just working to clear the debris. Approx. 6 miles of congestion."

All traffic stopped

National Highways confirmed traffic is currently being held Westbound on the M56 between J12 and J14

Traffic is being held on the #M56 westbound between J12 #Runcorn and J14 #Elton following a multi vehicle collision. Delays quickly building on approach. We'll keep you posted. pic.twitter.com/W2mx2AM3QQ — National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) January 30, 2024

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How a Fort Collins man got the only images of a wolverine in Rocky Mountain National Park

While music lovers were mourning the death of Michael Jackson, wildlife lovers were celebrating the life of a wolverine.

But not just any wolverine.

The first-ever and only known images of a wolverine were photographed in then-94-year-old Rocky Mountain National Park by Fort Collins photographer Ray Rafiti on June 26, 2009 — one day after the musical icon's death. It was the first confirmed wolverine in Colorado in 90 years.

The thought of wolverines in Colorado has been rekindled after a bill to eventually reintroduce the rare and solitary carnivore was introduced March 11 by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and a bipartisan group of legislators.

Colorado reintroduced 10 wolves in December 2023 under its plan to release 30 to 50 in total over the next three to five years.

'A once-in-a-lifetime moment'

Rafiti, a wildlife and landscape photographer, and two friends decided to drive to Rocky Mountain National Park to look for wildlife on that day.

The three were driving on Trail Ridge Road between the Ute Trail Trailhead and Rainbow Curve overlook when one of Rafiti's friends saw what he thought was a dog running cross the road.

The trio traveled a little farther down the road before stopping when they saw elk feeding in a big bowl above the old T-bar ski lift at the former Hidden Valley ski area, where Rafiti skied in his youth.

It was around 7:30 p.m. when they walked into the bowl. Rafiti sat down with his camera and attached 100-400 mm lens between his legs and was watching a bull elk lying down on the tundra when the elk suddenly spooked and bolted.

He looked over his shoulder to see what he first thought was a bear cub lumbering in the trees but was "pretty sure" when it continued into the open that it was a wolverine, having seen one in the wild in Wyoming in 1978. He grabbed his camera from between his legs and began to shoot.

"He popped out of the trees, paused in our proximity for 15 seconds, and I was able to get about 20 photos," Rafiti told the Coloradoan on Sunday. "I don't think he ever saw us sitting there. It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment that you certainly don't plan for, but I was in the right place at the right time and nothing more than that."

Because the rare sighting came so quickly, Rafiti wasn't sure if he had been able to capture a clear image of the wolverine, which proved to be the first confirmed sighting in Colorado since 1919.

"Looking through my little screen, it was tough to see what kind of detail I had," Rafiti said. "As far as settings, they weren't optimal for a moving animal, so I wasn't completely sure I had a good shot. It wasn't until later until when I downloaded the image I knew I had a good enough photo of a wolverine that walked right into our laps."

After knowing he had a clear image, he provided it to Rocky Mountain National Park for verification and contacted the Coloradoan to share his story, which went viral. At the time, Rafiti was a columnist for the Coloradoan writing his "Wild Faces Wild Places" columns on outdoor photography.

Whatever happened to M56, the wide-wandering wolverine from Wyoming?

Wolverines are solitary animals known to wander long distances in search of animal carcasses to scavenge, small prey and mates. But even for wolverines, this wolverine was a prolific adventurer.

Researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society captured the young male wolverine, tagged as M56 on its collar, for study purposes in 2008 just south of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The study involved looking at how habitat conservation and connectivity might aid in wolverines traveling long distances.

M56 spent 2009 through at least 2012 in the high mountains of Colorado, traveling as far as the Breckenridge area, where state wildlife officials monitored his movement for several months. Colorado wildlife officials said M56 had been in Colorado for two weeks before Rafiti captured his images.

Wolverines were always rare in Colorado, but a viable population existed until early in the 1900s. Twelve survey efforts from 1979 to 1996 yielded no confirmed sightings of wolverines, according to the state wildlife agency.

M56 slipped its collar at some point, but researchers had implanted a battery-powered radio chip in its abdomen that continued to send signals. That chip failed in 2012, leaving M56's fate unknown until late April 2016.

According to a report , a ranch hand was checking cattle near the small town of Alexander, North Dakota, about 20 miles east of the Montana state line and more than 700 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, when he "discovered some cows had a strange animal circling in their pasture."

The ranch hand feared the animal was going to attack the cattle and shot it, the report said. It is legal to shoot animals threatening livestock in North Dakota.

It wasn't until the North Dakota Game and Fish Department did a necropsy on the wolverine that it was identified as M56 from the chip in its abdomen. Wildlife officials estimate M56 had traveled at least 2,000 miles over its approximately eight-year life.

"I can still remember doing the necropsy and when I opened up the abdomen and saw the transmitter lying there, my first thought was, 'I'm going to find out where he came from,' " said Stephanie Tucker, North Dakota Game and Fish Department game management section leader in Bismarck.

She said a mount of M56 is displayed at the agency's headquarters in Bismarck.

Until M56 was killed, there hadn't been a confirmed wolverine sighting in North Dakota since the 1850s, according to the Bismarck Tribune .

Rafiti said he reached out to the ranch hand who shot M56 but never received a response and soon thereafter, the ranch hand closed the Facebook page on which he included a photo of him holding the dead wolverine.

"It was heartbreaking hearing of how the epic journey of this animal ended, given how far it had traveled and never got to propagate its species," Rafiti said Sunday.

M56 photo still has a place in Rafiti's heart, home

Of all the images Rafiti shot over a more than 30-year photography career, he said the wolverine image ranks near, if not at, the top.

Rafiti, who retired from photography, said he never actively marketed the rare image but gave it to the National Park Service to sell in its gift shops, the Wolverine Foundation and other conservation organizations. It also has been used in children's books, he said.

Nonetheless, 15 years later, M56 has remained in his heart and home.

"I have it (a photo) up in my guest bedroom,'' he said. "It's definitely a photo that I'm proud of."

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LIVE: 'Chaos' on M56 as Eurovision, roadworks and strikes cause motorway misery

There are currently delays of up to 40 minutes

• Updated 15:45, 13 MAY 2023

The M56 is 'chaos' this afternoon - with Eurovision, roadworks and strikes leading to motorway misery.

There were reports delays of around 40 minutes between junctions 12 and 14.

Roadworks between junctions 11 and 12, for the demolition of the A533 Expressway Bridge, has seen hundreds of drivers affected.

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It comes amid rail strikes, which has already affected scores of Eurovision fans heading into Liverpool.

In a tweet, National Highways said: "There are currently delays of approx 40 mins on the #M56 eastbound between J12 to J14 due to planned works taking place between J11 and J12 for the demolition of the #A533 Expressway Bridge."

And one person tweeted: "The M56 is shut so #frodsham and #runcorn are basically a car park."

We'll bring you the latest in our live blog below

• UPDATE: Planned closures overnight 15:35

Delays are easing to around 20 minutes

Delays have eased on #M56 eastbound approaching #Frodsham #Runcorn . Planned works taking place between J12-J11 for the demolition of the #A533 Expressway Bridge continue. Delays are currently just under 20 minutes above normal; 2.5 miles of congestion on the approach to J12. pic.twitter.com/MO0XG9M0Mg — National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) May 13, 2023

UPDATE: Planned closures overnight

Some planned closures in the region tonight: Full weekend closure until 15/05 - 06:00 #M56 both ways J11 to J12 21:00 - 06:00 #M56 westbound J5 to J6 #A55 westbound J41 to J38 More info on all planned roadworks here: https://t.co/wzC64OUghn #WeAreWorkingForYou pic.twitter.com/GHLK6HBjlN — National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) May 13, 2023

Minor delays on M60 following three-vehicle shunt

Anti-clockwise M60 on approach to Simister Island J18, where we've had minor delays following a three-vehicle shunt in busy traffic. Should all be back to normal shortly after vehicles recovered. Insp. Cox is admiring the brilliance of the taper on his coning. @NWmwaypolice pic.twitter.com/54M8uL0bo0 — GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) May 13, 2023

Video shows plans for demolition of Expressway Bridge

Full diversion in place as roads closed between j11 and j12.

REMINDER: Full closures for old bridge demolition this weekend: #M56 J11 to J12, 9pm Fri to 6am Mon #A533 #ExpresswayBridge , 7pm Fri to 6am Mon ➕⌛ Long delays are expected. Use alternative routes if poss. ℹ️ https://t.co/LeQJjAAnNe @HaltonBC @LPL_Airport @manairport pic.twitter.com/5JTEbKMSgC — National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) May 12, 2023

Planned works on the Expressway Bridge A533 between J11 and J12

#A533 #M56 J11 to J12 Expressway bridge demolition is progressing well. Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as delays are beginning to build on approach to the closure. Please follow official diversion route. https://t.co/LeQJjAAnNe https://t.co/iinVQ8vq4m — National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) May 13, 2023

'Total chaos' as traffic backed up to Chester

@Go_CheshireWest absolute GENIUS move closing the M56 and plunging the whole of Chester in to total CHAOS #muppets — Benj (@benjibooo) May 13, 2023

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